It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Dr. Marc Laporta.
Dr. Laporta was a valued member of the Department of Psychiatry for over 36 years, working at the MUHC and at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, where he led the WHO Collaborative Center.
The clocks will be falling back yet again this weekend. Listen here
‘Gain improved sleep’: Montreal psychologist clocks in on coping with daylight saving time ending this weekend. Read more
Un médicament pour ralentir la maladie d’Alzheimer autorisé par Santé Canada. Regardez ici
Un nouveau médicament contre l’alzheimer. Lire ici
Congratulations to Bing Cai and Sabrah Khanyari, recipients of the Fall 2025 GREAT Travel Award! Each award, valued at $823, supports graduate students in their research-related travel expenses and conference participation. The winners were selected by lottery.
Four additional awards will be available for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026—details to come. Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
Congratulations to Bing Cai and Sabrah Khanyari, recipients of the Fall 2025 GREAT Travel Award! Each award, valued at $823, supports graduate students in their research-related travel expenses and conference participation. The winners were selected by lottery.
Four additional awards will be available for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026—details to come. Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
Dr. Michael Meaney is among 100 newly elected regular members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in health and medicine. He is recognized for pioneering research in behavioral epigenetics, revealing how early life adversity can alter gene expression and impact brain development. NAM celebrates leaders whose work has advanced medical science and public health. Congratulations, Dr. Meaney!
La suralimentation chez les filles et les troubles de santé mentale. Écoutez ici
Trend of increasing mental health challenges requires much more funding, say health sector experts. Read more
Childhood overeating can be a harbinger of later mental health struggles in girls, study finds. Read more
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy has joined the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP). With her extensive expertise and unwavering commitment to advancing suicide prevention in Canada, Dr. Geoffroy is honored to take on this important role. She looks forward to collaborating with colleagues across the country to foster hope and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians.
Brain Canada Foundation recently announced the sixth cohort of Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research. Dr. Anthony Gifuni is among the twenty-two early-career researchers from across Canada who have each been awarded $100,000 in funding to support groundbreaking projects aimed at advancing our understanding of the brain. Congratulations Dr. Gifuni!
Brain Cells Behind Depression Identified for the First Time. Read more
